Palace House is the surviving south

  west pavilion of a grand house built in

  Newmarket during the 17th century

  for King Charles II. A Grade II listed

  building, it was on the point of

  dereliction when it was taken over by

  the local authority in 1992 and

  underwent a lengthy rebuilding and

  restoration programme.

  Newmarket is unique. It is the home of

  thoroughbred breeding, training and

  racing. King Charles II's palace was

built in the 1670s and became known as his 'house of sport and pleasure’. He brought his court and entourage to the town for weeks at a time to enjoy racing and other pastimes to be found in the town.

Over the centuries kings, queens, heads of state, politicians, business leaders as well as film and television stars have passed through the doors. The link with British royalty continued when HRH Princess Anne formally re-opened Palace House in 1998.

It now houses Newmarket's Tourist Information Centre in its vaulted

ground-floor rooms and, with its refurbished mews stables, is a popular venue for conferences, weddings and exhibitions.

Open all year: Mon. – Fri. 9.00 – 5.00pm. Sat. 10 - 4.00pm.

For information on events, exhibitions and guided tours contact:

Newmarket Tourist Information Centre
Palace House
Palace street
Newmarket
CB8 8E

Tel: 01638 667200
Email: tic.newmarket@forest-heath.gov.uk
Website: www.forest-heath.gov.uk/tourism